The focus highlights the reduction of ultra-processed foods and integration of diet standards into patient care. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new…
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EPA and HHS to Address Microplastics in the Human Body
A proposal could lead to future limits as ARPA-H launches a research program on microplastic exposure. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) added microplastics and certain pharmaceuticals to its…
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CMS Issues Guidance on Organ Donation Practices and Oversight
The administrator’s memo reinforces patient care standards, family decision time, and accountability for procurement organizations. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance clarifying expectations for…
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FDA Seeks Public Input on Expedited Review Voucher Pilot Program
The agency has scheduled a hearing and comment period on initiative for faster evaluation of priority therapies. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a Federal…
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HHS Releases Guidance for Human-Based Research to Reduce Animal Testing
FDA and NIH announce actions to advance alternative research methods and validation frameworks. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a draft guidance outlining how drug…
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FTC Launches Healthcare Task Force
The new group will unify competition and consumer protection efforts across agency offices and collaborate with federal partners. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson announced the formation…
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CDC Reports Continued Decrease in Maternal Mortality Rates
The maternal death rate has dropped to near 2018 levels since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in 2022. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that…
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The agreement focuses on education about treatments for genitourinary symptoms and recurrent urinary infections. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a memorandum of understanding…
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FDA Seeks Public Input on Standards for In-Home Opioid Disposal
Request for information invites feedback on disposal products to help reduce misuse of unused medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Request for Information…
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Federal Agencies Announce Nutrition Training Commitments from Medical Schools
More than 50 institutions plan to expand nutrition education for future physicians beginning in 2026. The Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and of Education convened leaders…
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